Bannon`s War Room Episode 4399: Main Goal Of 'Trade War' Stopping The CCP
Apr 9, 2025
Guests Matt Boyle, National Political Editor for Breitbart News, and Todd Benzman, a former intelligence official, tackle the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China. They delve into China's tariff increases and the political fractures in the U.S. regarding trade policy. The discussion touches on military implications, the CCP's role in the fentanyl crisis, and how the U.S. can counter China's influence globally. Insights on geopolitical alliances, the pharmaceutical supply chain, and the complex border crisis round out their analysis of these critical economic and security challenges.
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Trade War Goals
- The Chinese government is accused of stealing intellectual property and engaging in unfair trade practices.
- This has led to calls for tariffs and a potential trade war to level the playing field.
Tariff Strategy
- Impose 400% tariffs on Chinese goods to pressure them into negotiations.
- This aims to leverage America's economic strength to force China to change its trade behavior.
China's Vulnerability
- China's trade practices, including imbalanced trade and non-tariff barriers, make them vulnerable in a trade war.
- Their reliance on exports to the U.S. gives America leverage.